All three films were nominated Wednesday for overall performance by their casts. Also nominated for best ensemble cast were the Iran hostage-crisis thriller "Argo" and the British retiree adventure "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel."

"Lincoln" also scored individual acting nominations for Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field and Tommy Lee Jones. "Les Miserables" had individual nominations for Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway, plus a nomination for its stunt ensemble. "Silver Linings Playbook" also had nominations for Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert De Niro.